Plate press

Flat bench, weight plate

Also called chest plate press, weight plate press

Plate press, start position
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Lie on a bench holding a weight plate with both hands at the chest, press it straight up, and lower it with control.

  1. Grip the plate by its rim
  2. Press in line with the chest
  3. Lower slowly back to the chest

Movement

Pattern
Horizontal push
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Bench

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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